Sheffield United

Sheffield United were dealt a huge blow on the eve of their clash with Queens Park Rangers at Loftus Road tonight, when skipper Billy Sharp was ruled out ...

Daniel Jebbison is recalled to the Blades squad in Sharp’s absence and takes his place on the bench. United are sixth in the table with two games left but have teams breathing down their necks as they look to nick a play-off place from Paul Heckingbottom’s men. The striker had only just returned from a hamstring injury in United’s last game against Cardiff City, before sustaining the injury in training ahead of the crunch Championship clash.

Heckingbottom has handed in his teamsheet and the big news is that Billy Sharp is missing with a calf injury sustained in training. At this stage of the season, ...

At this stage of the season, that is a huge blow. United will start the day in sixth, just two points clear of seventh, but arrive looking to increase that gap to a healthy five points. With United kicking off this weekend's fixtures a day before the rest, victory would leave them all in must-win scenarios tomorrow.

Sheffield United moved one step closer to the play-offs after coming from behind to beat QPR 3-1 on Friday evening in Mark Warburton's final home game as R'

It took something special for United to finally take the lead. But the arrival of the Scotsman did little to stop the flood of Blades attacks with Berge spurning a good chance to take the lead in the 67th minute when he sent his volley wide of the target after peeling off into space in the centre of the box. That all changed in the 31st minute as Austin connected with Adomah’s floated cross to nod the ball across a motionless Wes Foderingham and into the corner with what was the hosts’ first real chance of the match.

Mark Warburton is fully focused on QPR's final two games of the Championship despite confirmation that he will be leaving the club at the end of…

However, we’ve had a tough eight weeks or so and have dropped out of the top six as a result. “It drives me nuts when people say ‘this is a nothing game’ – you’re pulling on a jersey in front of paying spectators. “We have two very tough fixtures to finish now in Sheffield United and Swansea and the players have a responsibility to themselves, the club and not least the fans.

A close-range finish by Iliman Ndiaye, a towering header from Jack Robinson and a superb volley from the substitute, Conor Hourihane, turned around a 1-0 half- ...

MIDDLESBROUGH'S hopes of making the Championship play-offs have been badly damaged after Sheffield United closed in on a top-six finish with a win…

Even then, they will still need Sheffield United to drop points against Fulham on the final weekend of the season to have any chance of making the play-offs. With two games remaining, the Teessiders can still overhaul their play-off rivals, but they now need to win both of their remaining matches - at home to Stoke tomorrow and away at Preston next weekend - to have any chance of finishing in the top six. MIDDLESBROUGH'S hopes of making the Championship play-offs have been badly damaged after Sheffield United closed in on a top-six finish with a win at QPR.

Sheffield United made a huge statement of their play-off credentials this evening as they came from behind to beat Queens Park Rangers 3-1 at the Kiyan ...

Had a good chance to put United ahead from a deep corner but couldn't get it on target and judging by his reaction, he knew he should have scored - or at least tested the goalkeeper. Couldn't do enough to prevent Austin heading home QPR's opener, although the home striker did have the run on him before he headed past Foderingham just past the half-hour mark. Such an underrated and valuable player who can slot in anywhere and do a job

United scored twice in the second half to turn the match on its head and secure a well deserved and crucial victory.

Had United's best chance in the first half with an effort comfortably saved and was unlucky not to find the net when his header came back off the post. Moved into all the areas that the QPR defenders did not want to go and drove United forward. Fancied this one right from the off and was busy, energetic and forever probing, getting on the ball. But going forward he picked up some really good positions on the overlap and was a great outlet. Pushing on and getting up inside the area. Was unlucky with a header soon after the interval that was tipped wide at full stretch by Mahoney but the keeper could do nothing to stop the bullet header that put United in front.

There are lots of ways to win a football match. For Sheffield United last night it was the half-time team-talk that did it.

Austin ran in and got above Basham to head in the game’s first effort on target. Robinson added a second and the Blades withstood a frantic finale which saw Jimmy Dunne hit the crossbar. Within a minute, Gibbs-White forced the ball goalwards at a corner, only to see it cleared. Sander Berge’s shot was blocked but Iliman Ndiaye pounced for his third goal in four games. The Blades were the better side in possession but dropped their guard for a few seconds and were punished. “We weren’t ruthless and didn’t have enough efforts on goal and that killer instinct.”

QPR'S squad would like to participate in a lap of appreciation after tonight's game against Sheffield United at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium – the final ...

Any pitch incursion will result in the players and backroom staff not being allowed to come back out to show their appreciation to you, the fans. This will also give departing manager Mark Warburton the opportunity to thank the R’s fans for their backing throughout the past three years, while the supporters can show their appreciation to him. As with all matches, there has been dialogue between the club and the police, local authority and the EFL to ensure it is a safe environment at Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium and any pitch incursion will prevent the lap of appreciation taking place.

Sheffield United took another huge step forward in the race for a play-off place with victory against QPR this evening. And, in doing so, fired a promotion ...

Conor Hourihane then put the icing on the cake with a lovely cushioned volley within seconds of coming on in added-on time from Berge's pass to put this result beyond doubt. United were the side enjoying the possession and asking the most questions but despite getting into a number of threatening positions Rangers keeper Murphy Mahoney had only a Morgan Gibbs-White effort to deal with. But more than that, this was a real opportunity to pile the pressure on the chasing pack ahead of their matches tomorrow.

Wilder has a big history with Sheffield United, of course. A boyhood Unitedite, he had two playing spells at the Bramall Lane club and then managed them from ...

“For when I was managing my first experience in non-league, then with Halifax, to Oxford, to Northampton, to Sheffield United. Of course, there is one club there that is a different relationship but I’m not giving less than what I gave there. There is always going to be one connection to a football club that you supported as a boy. Steven Gerrard's now at Villa and he's been at a huge club like Rangers, but there is always going to be that affinity [with Liverpool]. There is always going to be that affection towards your football club and there are relationships and affections ingrained into the football clubs you work with and I’ve been incredibly passionate for all the teams. Of course, you can’t take away the history of my career and I wouldn’t want to but this is something we are looking at and we want to be successful regardless here and everything else goes out the window. Chris Wilder says there are no mixed emotions as he looks to make the play-offs with Middlesbrough, potentially at Sheffield United's expense.

Paul Heckingbottom, the Sheffield United manager, says skipper Billy Sharp will miss “weeks rather than months” after picking up a calf injury in training.

It might limit our options from the bench but it’s an opportunity for other players and we have more than enough good players out there to get some points.” “But unfortunately we’ve not got him but we have enough good players out there. “And we were excited to have him back, not just for his goals but that experience and someone who’s been here before.

If Paul Heckingbottom is to be taken at his word, and George Baldock really hasn't played any part in Sheffield United's preparations for tonight's visit to ...

Personally, I would answer ‘yes’ to the first question and ‘no’ to the second. And if Baldock really hasn’t trained after being treated for a hamstring issue, then picking him would be a huge risk. And does Baldock, if he is available for selection, replace Ben Osborn at wing-back?

The Blades boss has been speaking to the media live from the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium.

And it still is thanks to a stunning second half comeback. Fine margins and a reminder of how ruthless you have to be We want to be doing this and you can see that

The Blades opened up a five-point gap on nearest rivals Middlesbrough ahead of today's afternoon kick-offs.

He added: "It's how we want to play. "No they won't. We have had a lot of stuff not go our way," he explained. We are in this position because we have earned it. And whether it's playing out of position or playing while injured, a lot has been thrown at both the management team and players since the turn of the year. Yet, his side produced a stunning response to Charlie Austin's first half opener with a 'relentless' second half display that more than shone a light on their play-off credentials. Paul Heckingbottom was rightly proud of his players for the manner of their thrilling second half comeback at Queens Park Rangers last night.

Sheffield United devised a tailormade pre-match preparation programme for Iliman Ndiaye, manager Paul Heckingbottom revealed, after watching the youngster's ...

But that’s where we are with it right now.” “Billy has torn his calf and obviously that’s not good news for us or for him,” Heckingbottom said. “We are totally respectful of what they are doing and will do whatever it takes to accommodate them and make sure they are as comfortable as possible.

Sheffield United came from behind to claim a comfortable 3-1 Championship victory at QPR that put them on the verge of sealing a play-off spot. Charlie...

He was signed last summer on what was announced as a two-year deal, but it was in fact a one-year contract with a second year dependent on him making a certain number of appearances. But it was only his fifth league goal of the season and QPR are set to release him. It also condemned Warburton to another defeat in his final home match as manager of Rangers, who are replacing him when his contract expires at the end of the season.

QPR take on Sheffield United on Friday evening, with many Middlesbrough fans no doubt taking a keen interest.

Warburton said: “It has been both a pleasure and a privilege to be the manager of Queens Park Rangers over the last three years. “Ahead of our final home match of the season against Sheffield United we believe it is only fair to Mark and our supporters to make this announcement now. Mark’s contract expires at the end of the season and, after three years, we believe it is best to have a fresh start next season as we look to build on the foundations already laid.

SHEFFIELD United came from behind against Queens Park Rangers on Friday night to move six points clear of Millwall in sixth place.

Swansea were six points off Nottingham Forest and had a minus-seven goal disadvantage with two games left in 2019-20 but finished above their play-off rivals. Blackburn host AFC Bournemouth and Boro are at home to Stoke City on Saturday. SHEFFIELD United came from behind against Queens Park Rangers on Friday night to move six points clear of Millwall in sixth place.

Sheffield United and Paul Heckingbottom's injury hit squad are on the brink of an unlikely play-off place, belief is growing...

At times, it was unplayable and some within the club believe this has been a leading factor in the flurry of muscle injuries. In Norwood’s case, that runners-up spot completed a hat-trick of promotions to the Premier League in as many seasons after previous successes with Brighton and Fulham. United will need plenty more of that providing a play-off place is sealed at some stage over the next week, not least in overcoming history. The manager, for one, is certainly relaxed. Heckingbottom has been fortunate to inherit a group brimming with so much experience. But United have certainly done their hopes a power of good, courtesy of a second-half display that must now be the standard for whatever lies ahead. Middlesbrough, Blackburn Rovers and Millwall can now afford no slip-ups. Whatever the cause — and a review is underway — to take the club from the lower echelons of the Championship to the verge of the play-offs is no mean feat. It was a test. Sheer desire went a long, long way. Hopes of a top-four finish — and the opportunity to play the all-important second leg of their semi-final at Bramall Lane — had gone during the week, when Nottingham Forest won away to Fulham. Only time will tell in terms of whether a return to the capital, this time Wembley, on Sunday, May 29 really is this team’s destiny.

The Blades skipper and star striker has been ruled out of tonight's match with a calf injury.

It will also be Mark Warburton's final home game in charge after it was announced yesterday he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. Sharp returned on Saturday in the 1-0 win over Cardiff and it was hoped he would be back to spearhead a push for the play-offs. With only two games remaining in the campaign and destiny in their own hands, today's news could not have come at a worse time.

Paul Heckingbottom says Billy Sharp will 'fight tooth and nail' to return from the injury he sustained in training earlier in the week.

He is going to fight tooth and nail to play some part if we can manage to get in the play-offs." He is going to do all he can to get back if we can extend this season. With last night's 3-1 win at QPR extending the gap to seventh-placed Middlesbrough to five points ahead of this afternoon's matches, Sharp will be hoping his Sheffield United team-mates can buy him some extra time to recover by securing a spot in the end-of-season play-offs.

Sheffield United came from a goal down in a lacklustre first half to complete a huge win at Loftus Road.

United won 3-1 after going a goal down, in a game that could be crucial with regards to their hopes of finishing in the Championship playoff spots.

“We want to pass the ball and move it quickly. I thought we were good in the first half, but the game is won in both boxes. Speaking after the game, Heckingbottom said: “We were excellent in the second-half.